VCA ANIMAL HOSPITALS AND AMERICAN RED CROSS LOS ANGELES REGION TEAM UP

Free Boarding Available for Pets Affected by Emergency or Disaster

VCA Animal Hospitals & the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region announced today that local Los Angeles VCA Animal Hospitals will offer free boarding for companion animals whose families have been evacuated or displaced as a result of a disaster/emergency beginning JUNE 1, 2014. Conveniently located VCA animal hospitals will provide a safe environment for pets that have been affected by a Los Angeles county disaster/emergency through DECEMBER 31, 2014 on a space available basis.

In addition, VCA Animal Hospitals will also offer a free health exam and vaccinations for companion animals whose families have been evacuated or displaced as a result of a Los Angeles county disaster/emergency.

“As families are being evacuated to shelters or facing the loss of their homes, VCA hopes to ease their burden by offering free boarding for pets so they can focus on the critical issues with their families and homes,” said Art Antin, Chief Operating Officer of VCA Animal Hospitals.

“We are committed to finding new ways to ensure that this very important member of your family will be taken care of during a disaster,” said Jarrett Barrios, CEO of the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region. “Entering into this partnership with VCA is one way for us to help pet owners in Los Angeles feel more secure about their pet’s health and safety in a disaster situation.”

Boarding assistance for pets is based on space availability at individual VCA Animal Hospitals throughout Southern California. Pet owners can call the following VCA facilities that currently have space available. To find a location near you, please visit the VCA Locator.

About VCA Animal Hospitals
VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 600 animal hospitals across the nation and 4 Canadian provinces in the VCA network. Staffed by more than 3,300 full qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, VCA provides pets with the very best in medical care. With more than 500 board-certified specialists, VCA hospitals provide a full range of medical and surgical services, as well as the latest in specialized treatments for pets. For more information on VCA Animal Hospitals or to find a VCA hospital location nearby, visit www.vcahospitals.com.

About The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
A volunteer-led humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Serving more than 85 cities, the Red Cross provides relief for victims of house and apartment fires, earthquakes, floods, hazardous material spills, transportation accidents, explosions and other natural or man-made disasters --- 24 hours a day. Last year, nearly 160,000 people were trained in vital life-saving skills, including CPR and first aid. For more information, please visit www.RedCrossLA.org.

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In case of emergency, please call us immediately. If it is after hours, please call OVRS at 248-334-6877 or Animal ER Center at 248-960-7200.

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